# Fla. Stat. § 61.09: 61.09 Alimony and child support unconnected with dissolution

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TVI_C61_PI_S61.09

## Section

- **Citation:** Fla. Stat. § 61.09
- **Heading:** 61.09 Alimony and child support unconnected with dissolution
- **Jurisdiction:** Florida
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Florida Code / Title VI / Chapter 61 / Part I / Section 61.09

## Text

If a person having the ability to contribute to the maintenance of his or her spouse and support of his or her minor child fails to do so, the spouse who is not receiving support may apply to the court for alimony and for support for the child without seeking dissolution of marriage, and the court shall enter an order as it deems just and proper.

History: ss. 1, 2, ch. 3581, 1885; RS 1485; GS 1933; RGS 3196; CGL 4988; s. 2, ch. 29737, 1955; s. 1, ch. 65-498; s. 16, ch. 67-254; s. 11, ch. 71-241; s. 116, ch. 86-220; s. 320, ch. 95-147; s. 4, ch. 2008-61.

## Nearby sections

- [Fla. Stat. § 61.001 61.001 Purpose of chapter.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TVI_C61_PI_S61.001.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 61.08 61.08 Alimony.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TVI_C61_PI_S61.08.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 61.09 61.09 Alimony and child support unconnected with dissolution.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TVI_C61_PI_S61.09.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 61.10 61.10 Adjudication of obligation to support spouse or minor child unconnected with dissolution; parenting plan.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TVI_C61_PI_S61.10.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 61.011 61.011 Dissolution in chancery.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TVI_C61_PI_S61.011.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 61.11 61.11 Writs.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TVI_C61_PI_S61.11.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 61.12 61.12 Attachment or garnishment of amounts due for alimony or child support.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TVI_C61_PI_S61.12.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 61.13 61.13 Support of children; parenting and time-sharing; powers of court.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TVI_C61_PI_S61.13.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 61.14 61.14 Enforcement and modification of support, maintenance, or alimony agreements or orders.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TVI_C61_PI_S61.14.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 61.16 61.16 Attorney’s fees, suit money, and costs.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TVI_C61_PI_S61.16.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 61.17 61.17 Alimony and child support; additional method for enforcing orders and judgments; costs, expenses.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TVI_C61_PI_S61.17.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 61.18 61.18 Alimony and child support; default in undertaking of bond posted to ensure payment.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TVI_C61_PI_S61.18.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 61.19 61.19 Entry of judgment of dissolution of marriage, delay period.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TVI_C61_PI_S61.19.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 61.20 61.20 Social investigation and recommendations regarding a parenting plan.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TVI_C61_PI_S61.20.md)

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